Unlock PDF
Remove password and unlock protected PDF documents instantly in your browser. 100% client-side & private.
Unlock PDF File
Select or drag & drop a password-protected PDF to view and remove password security.
Did you know?
- •PDF = Portable Document Format: Created by Adobe to preserve exact formatting across devices.
- •Two types of protection: PDFs support an Open Password (to view) and a Permissions Password (to edit/print).
- •100% In-Browser: Decryption executes locally using WebAssembly and Web Crypto in your browser memory.
Free Online PDF Password Remover
Remove known password protection and restrictions from your PDF files with complete confidence. Our PDF password unlocker operates entirely client-side, ensuring your confidential documents never leave your device.
- 100% Private & Secure: Decryption happens right in your web browser memory. No files are uploaded to any server.
- Lossless Output: Generates a clean, unrestricted PDF with all vector text, images, and formatting intact.
- Offline Capable: Works smoothly even without an active internet connection after the page loads.
- No Limits: Free to use with no watermarks, no registration, and no file size paywalls.
How to Unlock a PDF
Remove password protection in four easy steps:
- Select File: Drag & drop or tap to choose your password-protected PDF.
- Enter Password: Type the password used to open the document.
- Unlock: Click "Unlock PDF" to decrypt the file in browser memory.
- Download: Save your newly unlocked, password-free PDF document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, your PDF document never leaves your device. Decryption and password removal happen 100% client-side in your web browser memory. Your confidential documents, bank statements, and tax forms remain strictly private on your device.
No. This tool is designed to remove known password protection so you don't have to enter the password every time you open or share the file. You must provide the correct password to unlock the document.
Yes! Once this page loads in your browser, you can disconnect from the internet and continue unlocking PDF files. The tool works completely offline because all cryptographic operations execute locally on your device.
No. The unlock process strips the encryption wrapper and exports a clean, lossless PDF. All vector text, high-resolution images, fonts, form fields, and layout formatting remain completely intact.
Yes, Unlock PDF is completely free with no usage limits, no hidden subscriptions, and no added watermarks. You can unlock as many PDF documents as you need.